Railroad Laborer Resume
Objective : As a Railroad Laborer, performed hard physical labor using hand tools and equipment to: construct, alter, repair, maintain, and demolish railroad tracks, associated structures, and components.
Skills : Physical skills, Technical knowledge, Safety awareness.
Description :
- Carried and placed track materials using hand tools such as tie tongs, rail tongs, rail forks, lining bars, shovels, and jacks.
- Attached rail to ties using spike mauls or spike drivers.
- Removed spikes with claw bars, spike lifters, and spike pullers.
- Lifted, positioned, handled, removed, and installed railroad crossties in and around the track structure.
- Connected and disconnected rail using track, impact, power wrenches, or welding materials.
- Moved, cleaned, and tamped ballast (crushed stone-like material) with shovels, tamping picks, clay picks, lining bars, and ballast forks.
- Raised tracks, turnouts, crossings, and rails with track or power jacks.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
GED
Railroad Laborer Resume
Summary : As a Railroad Laborer, performed a wide array of maintenance and construction duties on a railroad track. replaced ties and bars, trimmed bushes and grass, and ensured that rails were well-kept.
Skills : Physical fitness and stamina, Basic welding skills, Attention to detail.
Description :
- Cut associated materials with oxygen-acetylene torches, rail saws, cut-off saws, and cold chisels.
- Drilled holes with gasoline, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric drill motors.
- Worked alongside heavy equipment by connecting, disconnecting, and controlling material that was being moved and by directing such movement.
- Participated in safety meetings.
- Wore all appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Supervised crew in the absence of the track foreman.
- Performed authorized repairs and documented outcomes of all repair activities.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Railroad Laborer Resume
Summary : As a Railroad Laborer, responsible for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods by rail. Operated, maintained, and repaired a vast network of tracks, signals, switches, cars, and other equipment that keeps this vital industry running smoothly.
Skills : Good knowledge of track inspection and lever maintenance.
Description :
- Replaced, removed, and repaired tracks as well as related components.
- Aligned and slid track tie plates and cut rails to specified lengths.
- Handled drilling activities for the insertion of bolts or joints.
- Aligned and gauged deviations in track surfaces in order to ensure train safety.
- Installed, repaired, and replaced signs on railroad crossings.
- Removed brush and other vegetation from between rails.
- Performed lubrication activities on joints, angle bars, and switches.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
GED
Railroad Laborer Resume
Objective : As a Railroad Laborer, operated switches to direct trains to different tracks or signal engineers to start locomotives. Helped to maintain a safe working environment by following procedures and reporting unsafe conditions to supervisors.
Skills : Extensive experience in labor lifting methods,Safety consciousness.
Description :
- Laid and fixed foundations for tracks and replaced worn-out or rough rail ends.
- Rebuilt roadbeds and laid new rail sections.
- Operated picks, shovels, bulldozers, and spike-driving machines to perform maintenance and repair work on rails.
- Repaired or replaced specific components of the rail track.
- Ensured that all railroad employees conform to the rules and regulations of safety.
- Handled installation and maintenance of switch lamps.
- Right derailed rolling stock and assisted in lubricating wheel bearings.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Railroad Laborer Resume
Objective : As a Railroad Laborer, painted and erected signs alongside railway lines. Also, slide and align tie plates and repair or replace track switches when the need arises.
Skills : Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Description :
- Prepared cost reduction reports for purchasing repair and maintenance materials.
- Handled inventory for purchased maintenance stocks and materials.
- Coordinated transportation activities in order to expedite the movement of cars and trains.
- Checked the mechanical condition of locomotives and made adjustments when necessary.
- Documented issues with a train that require further inspection.
- Operated locomotive engines within or between stations.
- Assisted in the dismantling of vehicles to salvage parts using such hand tools as wrenches, pry bars, and hacksaws.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Railroad Laborer Resume
Objective : As a Railroad Laborer, followed instructions from supervisors and communicated effectively with other workers. Also responsible for maintaining equipment and tools used in yard operations.
Skills : Profound knowledge of rail safety rules and protocols.
Description :
- Assisted in the operation of rail switches as per instructions.
- Utilized pneumatic tools for rail repair work.
- Implemented cleaning tasks in the tool storage area.
- Participated in the removal of spikes and bolt plates.
- Provided assistance in fabrication tasks and track maintenance.
- Supported track aligning and sliding for specific lengths.
- Implemented drilling tasks to insert bolts and joints.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
High School Diploma
Railroad Laborer Resume
Objective : As a Railroad Laborer, responsible for the movement and storage of freight trains in rail yards. worked as part of a team to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the yard.
Skills : Ability to stay focused in stressful situations and a high level of attention to detail.
Description :
- Assisted in aligning deviations for all track surfaces. Installed and modified signs for railroad crossings.
- Conducted lubrication tasks for joints and switches.
- Documented authorized repairs and resolved track foundations.
- Participated in repairing and replacement of rail track components.
- Documented and reported any issues or incidents that occurred during yard operations to supervisors or other relevant parties.
- Assisted packer operators in loading and unloading the equipment using hand signals.
- Assisted in the process of stacking and unstacking chassis as well as loading and unloading chassis racks.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Freelancer
Education
High School Diploma
Railroad Laborer Resume
Summary : As a Railroad Laborer, managed schedules and coordinated the activities of workers in the rail yard. Reviewed shipping records of freight trains and ensured that trains were carrying the correct material before leaving the yard.
Skills : Ability to work in a team environment and excellent time management.
Description :
- Operated track switches to guide trains into the appropriate tracks and sidings.
- Connected and disconnected rail cars using hand tools and powered equipment such as a switch engine or a yard goat.
- Inspected rail cars for damage and ensured that they were properly secured and positioned.
- Performed routine maintenance on track switches, rail cars, and other yard equipment.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations to avoid accidents or injuries, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Adhered to specific procedures for handling hazardous materials.
- Coordinated with other workers to ensure that trains are loaded and unloaded efficiently and on schedule.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
GED
Railroad Laborer Resume
Summary : Railroad laborers are entrusted with coordinating the transportation activities of freight trains, especially where the transportation of vehicles or heavy equipment is concerned.
Skills : Thorough understanding of track maintenance procedures.
Description :
- Cleaned up worksites from hazardous or obsolete material.
- Assisted welders, carpenters, painters, or other tradespeople on-site.
- Handled and transported materials (cement) and equipment (drills and grinders).
- Used power tools and machinery (forklifts) when needed.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks (digging, stacking up goods).
- Put up warning signs (signposts, cones) for vehicles and passersby.
- Helped with setting up and transferring temporary structures (scaffolding).
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
GED
Railroad Laborer Resume
Objective : As a Railroad Laborer, moved billions of tons of goods around the country to ports, where the goods are shipped around the world. Transported millions of travelers to destinations around the country. Railroad workers are essential to keeping freight and passenger trains running properly.
Skills : Technical ability to secure joint attachments.
Description :
- Operated machinery used to unload freight from trucks or railcars and load them onto other vehicles for transport.
- Maintained track conditions, performing inspections of equipment, and repairing defects in order to ensure the safety of passengers and workers.
- Maintained inventory of parts and supplies needed for repairs, ordering replacements, and restocking shelves in work areas.
- Prepared reports detailing activities performed, equipment used, and time spent on projects for use by supervisors or others in the company.
- Operated cranes and other heavy machinery to load and unload freight from railcars or trucks.
- Reported accidents or hazards such as broken rails, flooding, or fallen trees to supervisors for repair or removal of unsafe conditions.
- Operated railcars, locomotives, and other equipment used to transport passengers and cargo by rail.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
